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Jimmy Buffett


Born
in Pascagoula, Mississippi, The United States
December 25, 1946

Died
September 01, 2023

Website


James William "Jimmy" Buffett (born December 25, 1946) was a singer, songwriter, author, businessman, and recently a movie producer best known for his "island escapism" lifestyle and music including hits such as "Margaritaville" (No. 234 on RIAA's list of "Songs of the Century"), and "Come Monday". He had a devoted base of fans known as "Parrotheads". His band was called the Coral Reefer Band.

Aside from his career in music, Buffett was also a best-selling writer and was involved in two restaurant chains named after two of his best known songs, "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and "Margaritaville". He owned the Margaritaville Cafe restaurant chain and co-developed the Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant concept with OSI Restaurant Partners (parent ...more

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Where Is Joe Merchant?
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Tales from Margaritaville
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Swine Not?: A Novel Pig Tale
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Songs You Know by Heart -- ...
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Jimmy Buffett -- Far Side o...
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“I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead. ”
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“Breathe in, breathe out, move on...”
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“Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been. ”
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